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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.78, 148.06 and 37.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.78, 148.06 and 37.82 is: 56.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.78 : 148.06 = 37.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.78/148.06 = 37.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.78x = 148.06 × 37.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.78x = 5,600.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,600.05/98.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.69

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